Directed by:
Philippe MoraScreenplay:
Philippe MoraCinematography:
Mike MolloyCast:
Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson, David Gulpilil, Frank Thring, Michael Pate, Bill Hunter, John Hargreaves, Bruce Spence, John Derum, Hugh Keays-Byrne (more)VOD (1)
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Based on the true story of Dan Morgan – the infamous Australian outlaw once described as ‘the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush’ – Mad Dog Morgan provides the perfect showcase for the unique star quality of Dennis Hopper. After witnessing a bloody massacre of Chinese workers on Australia’s goldfields, Morgan turns to a life of crime, becoming a bushranger and the scourge of the vicious authorities – and, ultimately, a local legend – leaving a bloody legacy in his wake. Nominated for two Australian Film Institute Awards, including one for director Philippe Mora, Mad Dog Morgan is a brutal and uncompromising slice of Ozploitation. (Powerhouse Films)
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I was quite pleasantly surprised by how cruel this film is. The gore is surprising and well-done from the very beginning. The whole film then leads to the fact that it is actually self-destruction, which is interestingly utilized with all the Australian environment. The character that Hopper plays deserves to be parodied, but at the same time, it is intriguingly tragic. ()
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